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expeditionary

adj

Etymology

From expedition + -ary.

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to an expedition.

  2. Intended for military operations abroad.

    • an expeditionary force

  3. One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military…

    One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.

    • [...] turned out in its best attire to receive the Brazilian expeditionaries and the group of soldiers representing the gallant U.S. 10th Mountain Division.

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